Preventing burnout though is the best way. It is equivalent to child care. Many parents just keep ignoring the body from days to weeks to months to years and wait till burnout happens. But, it’s rather important to take care of yourself as much you take care of your body.

Take mini Breaks – Try out weekend breaks. Give yourself some me time. Go for a walk, listen to music, read a few books or indulge in to any of your favorite hobby. It’s all about spending time with yourself. Some people love spending time with family too. If you think that soothes you or destress you do that. Do what rejuvenates you and shuns away the tiredness.

Ask for Help – If you try to search you will definitely find help in the likes of friends and relatives, reliable enough and offering help. Many a times parents are the best possible help that’s reliable and anytime mostly. They are always happy to help and if you feel you need a little help from them to rejuvenate or refresh yourself, go ahead and just ask without hesitation.

Joint Effort – Well, it takes two to tango and hence it’s advisable to divide your responsibilities with your partner. Take turns so each one of you gets adequate rest and refreshes.

Parenting is not a one day or one year project, it is a 20 year long term project and hence, it’s important for you as a parent to be equally fit so that you can give your best when it comes to parenting.

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It’s time to Discipline – Off-course, you don’t have to be rude in your way to tell them. Rather than pointing out some chore they haven’t finished, tell them that they would get a chance to play outdoor as soon as they finish their chore. Now, there’s an option for your child to choose from.

Don’t Ignore – Many parents simply take everything their children do easy. They feel that with age they will themselves learn to behave well. But, parents need to

One Warning always – Always warn before taking any strict action about an issue. For example if your child is not letting you work on your laptop, warn the child that if he/she don’t allow you to work then they will get a time out. You have to do it only once and not keep repeating that because if you keep repeating and don’t take action after a warning, it would be like fuel the fire.

Instant Actions – Immediate actions are important so that children take whatever you say seriously enough. If the behavior is worth a punishment, give it immediately. This could either be a time out of a few hours of no outdoor activity for a day or two or something else. For example if you kid is calling you names or talking with you rudely, then you need to make them understand that such behavior is unacceptable and they will have to pay for it, by depriving them of their favorite privilege for some time.

Restitution – In order to avoid some disrespectful behavior of your child yet again, restitution could be one of the way out. If you child for example behaves disrespectfully with someone, doing some kind gesture to the victim in order to repair the damage already done and avoid reoccurrence is what restitution is all about.

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A study carried out by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission made the picture clearer with its startling figures about toy related injuries and deaths in the USA reaching upto a staggaring 240,000. Quite shocking, ain’t it?

Well, the idea is to talk about considering safety of the kids first while buying toys for your toddlers and preschoolers. First and foremost it has to be on mind that it’s a toddler who does have a tendency of mouthing and putting it even in the nose or the ear. So, it’s important to check the size of the toy, the color used and the material as well. The weight of the toy also matters because kids keep throwing toys, and a toy that’s heavy can possibly cause harm.

Here’s a run- down some of the vital points to consider while buying toys for your child

Age appropriate Toys – Toys do have a mention on packs about their suitability to an age group. So, before you buy a toy, do ensure that it is for your toddler’s age.

Be Careful of sharp edges – Toys with sharp edges can be very harmful, so do avoid sharp edges.

Get only Non-toxic ones – Many low-quality toys that you may get very cheap are made of toxic substances and hence it’s advisable to select toys that are made as per international safety standards made for kids.

Magnetic toys – Small toys with detachable magnets is a strict no because they are life threatening in nature. Once swallowed they can cause intestinal blockage and death as well.

Fur toys – Fur toys is also a no for toddlers and even if you buy one ensure that you wash them frequently

Avoid Noisy Toys – Toys that make noise above 100 decibels can be harmful to your kids ears.

Avoid Projectile toys – Projectile toys can be harmful if projected at others and hence it’s better to avoid if you have a naughty toddler at home.

Well, these are only a few of the points to be considered while purchasing toys. Do look for the following safety symbols when choosing toys.

TOY SAFETY SYMBOLS

Well, safety of toddlers is a prime concern and neglecting the same can cost you irreparable damage at times. So, be aware and alert for your kids aren’t.

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